as in suspense
a state of temporary inactivity
trading with that nation is in suspension until it improves its record on human rights
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Recent Examples of suspension
By getting parents involved, Desert Star has seen decreases in chronic absenteeism and fewer suspensions, Vaughn said.
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Erick Trevino, AZCentral.com, 14 Sep. 2025
Rashee Rice served the second game of his six-game suspension.
—Kansas City Star, 14 Sep. 2025
The suspensions have caused major disruptions to HIV responses in dozens of countries, including Uganda, the Philippines and Tanzania, the UN agency said.
—Lauren Kent, CNN Money, 13 Sep. 2025
Third baseman Matt Chapman, who successfully appealed his one-game suspension, made a diving stop and fired to first.
—Justice Delos Santos, Mercury News, 13 Sep. 2025
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Erick Trevino, AZCentral.com, 14 Sep. 2025
Rashee Rice served the second game of his six-game suspension.
—Kansas City Star, 14 Sep. 2025
The suspensions have caused major disruptions to HIV responses in dozens of countries, including Uganda, the Philippines and Tanzania, the UN agency said.
—Lauren Kent, CNN Money, 13 Sep. 2025
Third baseman Matt Chapman, who successfully appealed his one-game suspension, made a diving stop and fired to first.
—Justice Delos Santos, Mercury News, 13 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for suspension
suspense
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This is mostly an over-the-top spy thriller with wild shootouts, great suspense and some really intense action, but this scene took it to another level entirely.—
Erik Kain,
Forbes.com,
15 Sep. 2025
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After a chaotic 90 seconds that included six penalties, Campbell sacked Young on fourth down to end the suspense.—
Doug Haller,
New York Times,
15 Sep. 2025
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“Suspension.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/suspension. Accessed 18 Sep. 2025.
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